Albuquerque (ABQ) to Seattle (SEA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Albuquerque (ABQ) to Seattle (SEA) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 62% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,180 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ABQ to SEA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 8 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 11 min |
| Friday | 81% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 8 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather9%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ABQ to SEA delayed?
- 19% of ABQ–SEA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ABQ to SEA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ABQ to SEA?
- The scheduled ABQ–SEA flight time averages 3h 17m over 1,180 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are ABQ to SEA flights cancelled?
- 0.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ABQ to SEA?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,086 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.